Housekeeping Supervisor (Temporary) - SLS South Beach

A global tribe of individuals, partners and progressives, devoted to creating extraordinary experiences for our community throughout our proprietary brands - we are sbe. Visionaries at the forefront of hospitality, cuisine, design, residences and entertainment, our lifestyle moments are forged with highly-curated and passionate service. We are committed to authenticity, sophistication, mastery and innovation. Our stage is the world. Our time is now.

With this in mind, we foster a family environment built on values that describe our lifestyle, experiences and how we see the world. When you have a tribe such as ours and place it in and around the collection of accommodations, restaurants, nightlife, retail and gaming, you create a force that cannot be replicated by anyone else. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Purpose:

Under the general guidance of the Director of Housekeeping, responsible for assigning and supervising the activities of the room attendants, house porters and linen porters to ensure clean, orderly, attractive and well maintained guest rooms, corridors, fire exits, stairways and service areas on assigned floors/areas. Ensure guests of the hotel are treated fairly and consistently in a timely manner, receiving high quality and personalized service

Duties & Functions:

• Supervise the allocation of work assignments to Room Attendants and Houseperson to ensure maximum coverage
• Assign special duties to Room Attendants and Houseperson on assigned floors
• Check the computer system throughout the day for an update of room status and communicate with the front desk and engineering
• Check and return an allocated number of guest rooms to the standard required by the hotel
• Report to the Housekeeping Office any rooms which do not require service, are “Do Not Disturb” or are double locked by the afternoon and to log these on the hand over
• Report and log any maintenance defects found in the rooms and assigned areas. Liaise with front desk and engineering regarding all out of order rooms and other defects
• Ensure soft furnishings and décor of rooms are maintained to standard
• Oversee implementation of deep cleaning and replacement
• Ensure corrective action where necessary and inform the Director of Housekeeping regularly on performance of each staff member
• Assist in identification of training needs, conduct training of room attendants and porters where appropriate
• Check on a daily basis the arrivals, departures and VIP lists
• Check rooms to ensure they are cleaned and maintained to the required standard
• Ensure VIP gifts are replenished
• Conduct team briefings, daily line ups, monthly meetings as required
• Check that adequate linen, cleaning materials and guest supplies are held in each floor linen and supply closets
• Ensure all storage areas are kept clean, safe and are within local fire, safety, and health codes
• Ensure all public area and heart of house areas are clean
• Handle guest requests, inquiries and complaints with immediate action and thorough follow up
• Assist in stock taking of Housekeeping items when necessary
• Assist in monitoring and controlling housekeeping procedures, including lost property, key and pager control, security and emergency procedures
• Report immediately any matters concerning the security of the floors or public spaces to the security department
• Report immediately any valuable lost property to security and to log packages and all other lost property
• Assist fellow employees to perform similar or related jobs as and when necessary

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the venue teams.
• Communicate with employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy restaurant activity, serving as a role model for team and other employees. Interact with other department personnel and venue staff as needed.
• Make decisions and take actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.

To be aware of and ensure constant compliance with all necessary operational policies including:

• Health and Safety
• Food Hygiene
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures
• Liquor Licensing
  

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Attend mandatory meetings including divisional meetings, staff meetings, etc.
• Participate in community events and ensure corporate social responsibility goals of sbe are met.
• Utilize traditional software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Micros, ADP, Open Table and any departmental specific systems used.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Ensure confidential documents are kept in a secured area.
• When disposing confidential documents that contain any personally identifiable information, they must be shredded or pulverized.

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Department Head.

• Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire Team Members to meet and exceed standards.
• Ensure compliance with sbe’s policies and procedures.
  

OTHER DUTIES

Assimilate into sbe’s culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all sbe elements. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by sbe from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Proven experience as security officer or guard
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
• Familiarity with report writing
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork
• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift.
• Must be able observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes.
  

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The restaurant will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

Requires ability to lift large and heavy packages and boxes and to the ability to load and unload small and large boxes as needed. Must have ability to safely lift minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance and to push and pull up to 150 lbs. with appropriate equipment.

GROOMING/UNIFORMS

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.

OTHER

Additional language ability preferred.